Address: 1845 U.S. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, USA
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Police Find Man Dead in Off Shore Motel Room
RIO GRANDE— A man was found dead in his motel room here in room 134 at the Off Shore Motel on Route 47 around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday May 17.
Authorities have identified the deceased man as Bruce Sturgess.
According to the motel manager, they contacted police after they were unable to get the guest to come to the door. The guests were reported to be in their 50's, and had their stay at the motel paid for by the county welfare office.
When the Rio Grande Rescue squad and Medic 9 arrived on the scene, the unidentified male was pronounced dead.
Approximately twenty minutes later, police requested an ambulance back to the scene and requested them to expedite response. The Cape May County Prosecutors Office confirms the ambulance was called for someone else staying in the room however they could not provide any further details. The unidentified patient was transported to Cape Regional Medical Center by the Rio Grande Rescue Squad and Medic 9.
An autopsy was done on Monday. The cause of death is not being released until toxicology reports come back.
The Middle Township Police Major Crimes unit, County Prosecutors Office and Southern State Regional Medical Examiners Office were called to the scene.